The defending champions Pakistan Under-19 cricket team will begin their ACC Men’s U19 Asia
Cup 2026 campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, November 6. The
opening match will be played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat, Oman.

The tournament will begin on Thursday, November 5, and feature eight teams competing in the
50-over format. The participating teams have been divided into two groups. Pakistan, UAE,
India and Nepal are placed in Group A. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia are
part of Group B.

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals. These matches are
scheduled for November 12. The final of the tournament will take place on Saturday, November
14.
Pakistan will enter the competition as defending champions under the leadership of captain
Farhan Yousaf. He also led the team in the previous edition when Pakistan defeated India by
191 runs at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai.

After their opening match against UAE, Pakistan will face their traditional rivals India on Sunday,
November 8. Their final group match will be against Nepal on Tuesday, November 10.
Speaking to PCB Digital, Pakistan U19 captain Farhan Yousaf said the team’s preparations
were going very well. He explained that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had sent the team to
Oman before the tournament. This early visit helped players understand the local weather, pitch
conditions and playing environment.

Farhan Yousaf said the team understood its responsibility as defending champions. He added
that the players were determined to maintain their winning spirit and repeat their previous
success.

He also expressed confidence in the squad and said the players were highly motivated.
According to him, the addition of new players had made the team stronger. He also appreciated
the support of the coaching staff and team management during preparations.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the tournament.

Pakistan U19 Squad:
● Farhan Yousaf (Captain)
● Abdul Qadir (Wicketkeeper)
● Abdul Subhan
● Ahmed Hussain
● Ali Raza
● Hamza Zahoor (Wicketkeeper)
● Hasnain Abbas Dar
● Hayam Khan
● Huzaifa Ahsan
● Jahangir Bilal
● Mohammad Huzaifa
● Mohammad Seyam
● Niqab Shafiq
● Rizwanullah
● Usman Khan
Team Support Staff:
● Shahid Anwar – Head Coach and Team Manager
● Rao Iftikhar Anjum – Fast Bowling Coach
● Zohaib Khan – Spin Bowling Coach
● Humayun Farhat – Fielding Coach
● Ubaid Ullah – Physiotherapist
● Ibrar Ahmed – Trainer
● Ali Hamza – Performance Analyst

Pakistan will aim to defend its title and continue its strong performance in the Under-19 Asia
Cup. The team’s preparations and confidence will be important as young cricketers compete
against some of Asia’s strongest teams.
Source: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB Digital).

Habib

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